Question : ATROCITIES AGAINST PILGRIMS

(a) whether the pilgrims to Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir face several difficulties owing to manhandling and misbehaviour by Para-Military Forces;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to issue any guidelines to Para-Military Forces in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a): As per the information given by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, no case of manhandling and misbehavior with pilgrims by Para-Military Forces has been reported.

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.